1964 Bristol 408 vs. 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Bristol 408. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Bristol 408 would be higher. At 5,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Bristol 408 (216 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser. (97 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Bristol 408. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1964 Bristol 408 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser. (226 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1964 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Bristol 408 | 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Bristol | Toyota |
| Model | 408 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5130 cc | 3431 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
